Ruslan Honchar
Ruslan Honchar is a Ukrainian artist, illustrator and graphic designer. He graduated from the Kharkiv Art and Industry Institute with a degree in Book Illustration and has worked for well-known magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, GQ, Forbes and XXL.
Inspired by the courage and remarkable story of Irish polar explorer Tom Crean, Ruslan Honchar joined forces with Ukrainian writer Stanislav Vershynin to create a series of graphic novels dedicated to this extraordinary Irish hero.
Jon O’Connor
More than thirty years ago, a friend standing beside me as I hacked out a shape from an oak trunk suggested that I might be a renaissance man.
At the time I was unsure how to take the remark.
I now think it sums me up.
Here I am today, a carpenter, furniture maker. Woodturner, sculptor, painter.
A metal worker and blacksmith. A designer and maker of things.
A creative life and I am grateful for it.
Eoghan Kavanagh
Eoghan Kavanagh is an Irish photographer based in southwest Ireland, specialising in commercial, architectural, property and landscape photography. Over a decades-long career, he has produced imagery for leading brands and design agencies, combining technical expertise with a distinctive visual style. In 2009, he founded Skyline in Kenmare to present his fine-art landscape photography, celebrating Ireland's atmosphere, light and natural character. His practice balances thoughtful, creative commissioned work with a deep personal commitment to capturing the enduring beauty of Ireland's landscapes.
Laurie Shaw
Laurie Shaw is a multidisciplinary artist, specialising in graphic design, record production, self publishing and film making. His graphic design company, Alright Design works with clients to create unique and bold brand identities and products. Laurie has made over a hundred albums of bedroom pop and produced a number of collaborative music projects. He films and edits short films and music videos. Laurie illustrates and self-publishes zines and comics including the long-running anthology series Classic Cigar Shape.
Boworkshop
Boworkshop is an architectural practice, located on the beautiful west coast near Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Founded by Alec Borrill & Liam O'Grady, the practice has a passion for creating sustainable, contemporary buildings of all scales. Taking inspiration from the wild and varied landscapes and local vernacular, the aim is to deliver creative, bespoke designs that respond to and complement their context, providing a timeless solution.
With almost 40 years of experience collectively, our practice is built on a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to bring their visions to life. By guiding them through the design process and incorporating the latest sustainable practices, the aim is to create high quality, enduring spaces.
Rosemary Purcell
Living and working in Kenmare since 1988. Rosemary is a self-thought artist whose work is deeply rooted in the landscape of South Kerry. Mountains, bogs and the sea are recurring themes in her work. Her background as a Marine biologist informs particular affinity with the shoreline and the presence frequently explored in her art.
Rosemary also runs The Purcell Gallery , a fine art gallery in Kenmare, representing contemporary landscape artists who take their inspiration from the beauty of the Southwest of Ireland.
Natalie Moriarty
Natalie Moriarty is a Kenmare-based designer who specialises in crafting distinctive visual identities, intuitive custom website user experiences, and bespoke hand-lettered art for local and international clients. Offering web design, logo and brand strategy, custom illustration and lettering prints, Natalie helps businesses, hospitality brands and creative ventures build memorable visual presences.
Gabriella Ward
Originally studying Fine Art in Limerick, specialising in printmaking, I have always had a love for creativity. Since returning to my hometown of Kenmare, I have embraced the title of amateur artist, from the French amateur, meaning someone who pursues something for the love of it, not for work. Free to try any medium, I enjoy many different art forms, and creating simply for the joy.
Denise Cronin
Denise Cronin is an artist and graphic designer from Kenmare. She paints primarily with acrylics and soft pastels, drawing inspiration from and expressing her connection to the patterns of the landscape and seasons.
With over 20 years' experience in graphic design, she has worked in creative studios in Cork and Kerry on a broad range of visual communications projects.
Her artistic practice offers a counterbalance to the structured nature of graphic design, with both disciplines continually informing and complementing one another.
Tom Kelly
I am currently studying goldsmithing in the Sacred art school in Florence. During my time here I have had the opportunity the learn from the master Silversmith Francesco Paganini. My experiences here have been very varied although being able to learn Repoussè here has been a lot of fun. Last year I was lucky enough to take first place in a Repouseè competition organised by goldsmithing guild of Rome.
Inish Living
Founded by Chartered Physiotherapist Christina Foley, Inish Living is a multi award winning & B Corp Certified luxury wellbeing brand - nurturing wellness through Movement, Rest and Play. Based in the restorative haven of Kenmare, Inish Living collections offer functional, made-to-last design with a conscious consideration for the health of our people, our planet and the communities that connect us.
Ethical by nature, Inish Living operates across direct-to-consumer, bespoke wholesale and customised wellness products and solutions for the hospitality, corporate and wellness industries, thoughtfully designed to support health, wellbeing and quality of life.